Lead Recall – Wooden Coloring Cases Sold at Toys "R" Us
August 31, 2007
Lead Recall – Wooden Coloring Cases Sold at Toys "R" Us
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of Wooden Coloring Cases sold at Toys "R" Us. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case and some of the black watercolor paint contain excessive levels of lead.
Product Description: The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213 Piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide. A picture of the recalled item is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.
Importer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit. For more information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the company's Web site at www.toysrus.com.
Here are some suggestions parents and guardians should consider when evaluating children's toys:
It is not possible to tell whether a toy contains lead by looking at it. Only specific laboratory tests can be used to determine the lead content of a product.
If possible, purchase toys made in the United States. Most of the toy recalls were manufactured in China.
Do not assume that toys containing lead may only be found at discount stores.
Contact the retailer, manufacturer or importer to be sure that it does not contain lead.
Monitor your child's play with toys, paying particular attention to toys a child may put into his/her mouth frequently.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
